Jim's Books
Spirituality
Jesus in the Checkout Line
Michael Leach, author of Why Stay Catholic, offers five ways to remember the truth "that we all wear the face of Christ in a unique way and that what...
Retreats
Advent and Christmas Retreat 2011: Christmas Time, Second Week
We conclude our seasonal retreat with one final week-starter reflection. In the coming days, take a few moments to evaluate your experience with the entire Advent and Christmas retreat....
Retreats
Advent and Christmas Retreat 2011: Christmas Time, First Week
Merry Christmas! We continue our seasonal retreat by reflecting on Christmas. Please share your retreat experience with others here in the comments.
Christmas Time, First Week: Jesus Is Light in...
Ignatian Prayer
The Prayer of Imagination
Ruth Workman, a spiritual director, describes how Ignatian prayer invigorated her prayer life:
Next we were introduced to an Ignatian practice, a prayer of imagination. I was asked to read...
Ignatian Prayer
Gratitude Exercises
Here are some exercises to heighten your sense of gratitude. They were written by my friend Vinita Wright and published in her book Days of Deepening Friendship.Create a physical...
Retreats
Advent Retreat 2011: The Fourth Week of Advent
We've arrived at the final week of Advent 2011. If you are following along with our Advent retreat, here is a brief reflection to begin this week. Please share...